Amical
🎙️ AI Dictation App - Open Source and Local-first ⚡ Type 3x faster, no keyboard needed. 🆓 Powered by open source models, works offline, fast and accurate.
What is Amical?
Amical is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 🎙️ ai dictation app - open source and local-first ⚡ type 3x faster, no keyboard needed. 🆓 powered by open source models, works offline, fast and accurate.
🎙️ AI Dictation App - Open Source and Local-first ⚡ Type 3x faster, no keyboard needed. 🆓 Powered by open source models, works offline, fast and accurate.
This server falls under the Communication category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 🎙️ AI Dictation App - Open Source and Local-first ⚡ Type 3x
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx amicalConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Amical
Amical is an open-source, local-first AI dictation application for macOS and Windows that lets you type up to three times faster using only your voice, powered by open-source speech recognition models that run entirely on your device without sending audio to the cloud. It features context-aware formatting that adapts its output based on the active application — composing emails differently than IDE prompts or Discord messages — and supports custom hotkeys, voice macros, and offline operation.
Prerequisites
- macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon) or Windows 10/11
- A working microphone on your device
- Homebrew installed on macOS for the recommended installation method
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop (MCP integration is planned for future releases)
Install Amical via Homebrew (macOS)
The recommended installation on macOS is via Homebrew Cask. This installs the desktop application with all dependencies bundled.
brew install --cask amicalOr download the installer directly
If you prefer not to use Homebrew, download the latest release for your platform from the GitHub releases page.
# Visit: https://github.com/amicalhq/amical/releases/latest
# Download: Amical-macOS.dmg or Amical-Windows.exeGrant microphone permissions
On macOS, open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone and ensure Amical is allowed. On Windows, go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and enable access for desktop apps.
Configure your dictation hotkey
Launch Amical and open Preferences. Set a global hotkey (for example, double-tap the right Command key or a dedicated key combination) to start and stop dictation from any application.
Test dictation in your first application
Click into any text field — a browser address bar, an email composer, or an IDE — and press your configured hotkey. Speak naturally and Amical will transcribe your speech into the active text field.
Explore context-aware modes
Amical detects the active application and adjusts formatting automatically. In an IDE it formats for code comments or prompts; in an email client it applies professional tone. Customize behavior per-app in Preferences > App Profiles.
Amical Examples
Client configuration
Amical's MCP server integration is planned for future releases. The current version runs as a standalone desktop app. When MCP support ships, configuration will follow this pattern.
{
"mcpServers": {
"amical": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["amical", "mcp"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Ways to use Amical's voice dictation alongside an AI assistant.
- Dictate a rough idea into Claude's chat input: "I want to build a web app that tracks my daily habits, voice-dictate the requirements"
- Use voice to write commit messages: say the change description aloud while focused on your terminal
- Dictate meeting notes directly into a Markdown editor for later AI summarization
- Compose emails hands-free by activating Amical in your email clientTroubleshooting Amical
Amical is not detecting speech or shows no transcription
Check that microphone permissions are granted to Amical in your OS privacy settings. In Amical Preferences, go to Audio and confirm the correct input device is selected. Speak closer to the microphone and check the input level indicator.
Hotkey does not trigger dictation in some applications
Some applications capture all keystrokes. Enable accessibility permissions for Amical in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility (macOS) or run Amical as Administrator (Windows) to allow global hotkey capture.
Transcription accuracy is low for technical terms or names
Use Amical's custom vocabulary feature in Preferences > Vocabulary to add domain-specific terms, product names, and proper nouns that the model should learn to recognize correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amical
What is Amical?
Amical is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 🎙️ ai dictation app - open source and local-first ⚡ type 3x faster, no keyboard needed. 🆓 powered by open source models, works offline, fast and accurate. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Amical?
Follow the installation instructions on the Amical GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Amical?
Amical works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Amical free to use?
Yes, Amical is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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